Applicator



,July 1927' F. c. DORMENT APPLICATOR Filed July 18, 1924 f {10 em /71* fliwjm Patented July 12, 1927.

- UNITED STATES- 1,635,17t5 PATENT. OFFICE.

FRANK C. DORMENT, 0F WELLINGTON, OHIO.

ArrLicAToR.

Application filed July 18,

liquid may be quickly and easily applied to the full length of the hair and by means of which the liquid is effectively distributed and uniformly applied.

In applying hair stains or bleaching compositions it is highly desirable that the liquid be applied evenly, and to every hair, and that such liquid be kept out of contact with the scalp. It is an object of the present invention to provide means by which the liquid may be applied thoroughly to the full length of each hair, without causing the liquid to come in contact with the scalp.

A further object is to provide a liquid applying comb which is so constructed that dripping of liquid therefrom is prevented.

A further object is to provide a liquid ap plying comb which has a liquid retaining and applying element associated therewith in such manner that the liquid may be thoroughly distributed to all parts of the hair.

A further object is to provide a liquid applying comb which has a liquid retaining and applying body so connected thereto that it may be readily detached and replaced.

A further object is to provide a bulb attachment for the applicator whereby the liquid may be supplied continuously and in the desired quantities to the comb while in use.

The invention further aims to provide 1118311810 prevent liquid beinglsucked back into the bulb when the pressure on the bulb is released, and to provide means by which the feeding of liquid may be prevent-ed during intervals in which the device is not being used.

A further object is to provide meansfor supplying liquid applying means in such a manner that the liquid is-distributed uniformly to all parts of the applying means.

.The liquid hair stains commonly employed, rapidly deteriorate when subjected to light and air, andthese stains have here-- tofore been mixed and applied as quickly as possible after mixing. It is an important 1924. Serial No. 726,782.

object of the present invention to provide means whereby the liquids employed may be very quickly and easily mixed in the proper proportions without exposing'them to the light, this being accomplished by making the compressible liquid holding bulb detachable from the handle of the comb, and providing the same with a nozzle which may be inserted into the bottles or other containers in which the liquids to be used are kept, so that the desiredquantities of. these liquids may be sucked'up into the bulb to obtain the mixture desired.

Heretofore, a high degree of skill has been required on the part of the hair dresser to satisfactorilyv apply hair staining or bleaching compositions. v

It is an object of the present invention to provide an applicator by means of which such liquids may besatisfactorily applied to the hair without requiring special skill on the part of the operator. I

lVith the above and other objects in view,

the invention may be said to comprise the ticularly set forth in the appended claims,

together with such variations and modifications thereof as'will be apparent to one skilled in the ar t to which the invention pertains. v Reference should be had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification in which Fig. l is a longitudinal central section through the applicator; Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the applicator showing the same in a position in which it be held While in use, a portion of the bulb being brokenaway to show the position of the liquid within the bulb when the device is in use; Fig. 3' is a section on line 3-3 of Fig. 1; Fig. 4 is'a section on line i4= of Fig. 1; and Fig. 5 is a view showing the bulb detached from the comb.

Referringto the accompanying drawings, the liquid applying comb 1 isin the form of a channel, having substantially parallel side walls 2 and end walls 3, the lower edge portions of the side walls 2 having closely spaced teeth 4 forming fine toothed combs.

Within the channel between the two fine upon the bottom of the channel and its opposite side edges lie against the opposite side walls 2 of the channel, the edges of the fabric strip lying between the inn-er and outer ends of the teeth 4. Between the side portions of the fabric strip 5 there may be secured a body of bristles 6, the outer ends of which project slightly beyond the edges of the strip 5. As shown in Fig. 3 of the drawing, the side walls 2 of the channel are bowed outwardly slightly intermediate the ends thereof so that the liquid retaining body is held under less compression at the center thereof which tends to hold liquid to center thus preventing drip. hen in use the narrow portions at the ends of the channel serving to'firmly grip the liquid retaining body and retain the same in place when the body is forced into the channel, the portions of liquid retaining body intermediate the ends thereof are substantially free from compression and are thus adapted to retain a maximum quantity of liquid.

If the liquid retaining body he impregnated with the liquid with which it is desired to impregnate the hair, this liquid will be uniformly and thoroughly applied to the hair by combing. The teeth 4; are spaced closely so that liquid will be held between the teeth by capillary attraction and will not drip therefrom. The two spaced line toothed combs serve to effectively part the hairs, and the hairs so parted are caused to come in contact with the liquid impregnated fabric 5 and with the projecting outer ends of the bristles 6 which work their way between the individual hairs and apply the liquid uniformlythereto. The teeth t project only a shortdistance beyond the outer ed 'e of the liquid retaining body so that the liquid can be sucessfully applied to short hair, and by reason of the fact that the liquid is retained in the comb above the points of the teeth the liquid will not come in contact with the scalp.

In order to provide for continuous operation, means are preferably provided for continuously supplying the necessary amount of liquid to the liquid retaining body while the device is in use. To this end the comb provided with a handle 7. which has an axial passageway 8 formed therein, and an. opening 9 leading from this passageway to the interior of the channel within which the liquid retaining body is secured. For supplying liquid to the passageway 8 a compressible bulb 10 is detachably secured to the outer end of the handle 7. The bulb 10 has head 11 which is provided with a projecting threaded nipple 12 which is screwed into the end of the handle, and for conveying the liquid from the interior of the bulb to the 'passageway 8 there is a tube 18 which is secured to the outer end of the bulb and ex tends through the head 11 and nipple 12 into the passageway 8, the tube 13 having an opening 14 therein adjacent the outer end of the bulb. The end portion 8 of the passageway 8 is slightly enlarged to provide shoulders 15 between the end of the tube 13 and the opening 9, and within this enlarged portion there is placed a ball 16 which seats against the shoulders 15 to form a check valve to prevent liquid being sucked fron'i the liquid retaining bodywhen pressure upon the bulb 10 is released.

\Vhen the applicator is in use, it will be held with the comb portion higher than the bulb 10, as shown in Fig. 2, so that the liquid within the bulb will cover the opening 14 in the delivery tube 13, and when so held the liquid may be delivered to the comb at any time by exerting pressure upon the bulb 10. During the intervals in which the device not in use, the position of the comb with F? respect to the bulb may be reversed so that the opening 14 will be above the level of the liquid in the bulb, and the liquid can not leak from the bulb to the comb. Since the comb is generally held in an upwardly 1nclined position while in use, the opening 9 leading from the passageway 8 to the liquid retaining body is located between the longitudinal center of the comb and the outer end thereof so that the liquid will be more uniformly distributed to all partsof theliquid retaining bodyl When pressure is exerted upon the bulb 10, liquid will be forced through the tube 13 into the passageway 8, and will push the ball 16 away from its seat 15 and across the opening 9. pern'iitting the liquid to flow to the liquid retaining body. When the pressure upon the bulb 10 is released, the ball 1.6 will be sucked against its seat, to prevent withdrawal of liquid from the retaining body.

As above stated, the bulb 10 is detachable from the handle. and it may be filled, when so detached, by inserting the projecting end of the tube into a bottle or other liquid container, compressing the bulb to expel the air, and permitting the same to expand to draw the liquid into the bulb. Where a mixture of liquids is required, the desired amounts of liquid may be ta ten from a nun-n ber of differentbottles, the liquid thus being mixed ready for use without being exposed to the ligh I'Iavingdescribed my invention, I claim:

1. An applicator comprising abody portion having laterally projecting parallel spaced webs forming a channel between them, said webs having closely spaced comb teeth formedin the outer edges thereof and terminating short of the bases of the webs, and a liquid retaining body secured in said channel with the major portion thereof above the comb teeth and with its outer edge lying betweenthe teeth of the two combs.

2; An applicator comprising a body portion having two substantially parallel combs extending laterally therefrom and forming a channel between them, the teeth of each comb being closely spaced to retain liquid between them by capillary attraction, and a liquid retaining body in the channel between the combs, the outer edge of the body being spaced inwardly from the outer edges of the combs. I

3. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally extending substantially parallel webs forming a channel between them and having combs formed along the outer edges thereof, the teeth of each comb being closely spaced to retain liquid between them by capillary attraction, and a liquid retaining body in the channel between the webs, said body having its outer edge intermediate the ends of the teeth of the combs.

l. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally extending substantially parallel spaced webs extending therefrom, combs formed along the outer edges of the webs, and an absorbent liquid retaining body secured between said web said liquid retaining body including closely spaced bristles terminating short of the outer ends of the teeth of the combs and lying between the combs.

5. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally extending substantially parallel webs extending therefrom, fine tooth combs formed along the outer edges of the webs, said body comprising liquid retaining fabric portions lying against the inner sides of the webs and terminating short of the outer ends of the teeth of the combs, and bristles secured between the said fabric portions and projecting beyond the outer edges thereof.

6. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally extending substantially parallel webs, fine-tooth combs formed along the outer edges of the webs, a liquid retaining body secured between said webs, said body having hair engaging bristles terminating adjacent the outer edges of said webs, and means for supplying liquid to said liquid retaining body.

7. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally projecting substantially parallel combs forming a channel between them, a liquid retaining body retained between said combs, and means for supplying liquid through said body port-ion to said liquid retaining body.

8. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally projecting substantially parallel webs which are slightly bowed outwardly with respect to each other intermediate their ends, and an absorbent liquid retaining and applying body between said webs,the ends of said body being compressed between the end portions of said webs Whereby it is held in place.

9. An applicator comprising a body portion having a longitudinal passageway therein,a liquid applying device including an absorbent liquid retaining and applying body secured to said body portion, a compressible bulb secured to one end of said body portion, and a tube extending from the outer portion of the bulb and opening into said passageway, said tube communicating with said bulb adjacent its outer end, said passageway having an opening leading to said liquid retaining body.

10. An applicator comprising a body portion having a longitudinal passageway therein, a liquid applying device including an absorbent liquid retaining and applying body secured along one side of said body portion, a compressible bulb adapted to con tain a supply of liquid secured to one end of said body portion and communicating with said passageway whereby liquid may be forced into said passageway, said passageway having an opening communicating with said liquid retaining body, and a check valve in said passageway.

11. An applicator comprising a comb, an absorbent liquid retaining body extending alongside the comb, means engaging the end portions of the retaining body to clamp the same to the comb, the intermediate portions of the body beingsubstantially free from compression, and means for supplying liquid to said body.

12-. An applicator comprising a body portion having laterally projecting substantially parallel webs which are slightly bowed outwardly with respect to each other intermediate their ends and having combs formed along their outer edges, and an absorbent liquid retaining and applying body between said webs, the ends of said body being compressed between the end portions of said webs whereby it is held in place.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto aflix my sign at-ure.

FRANK C. DORMENT.

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